The holidays are the perfect time to indulge, and Kane County establishments are adding limited-time drinks to their menus that capture the essence of the season.

Here’s a look at some of the specialty holiday drinks available as alcoholic cocktails or nonalcoholic mocktails at at restaurants in the area.

The Graceful Ordinary

3 E. Main St., St. Charles

Nearly half a century after the British soul sensation Hot Chocolate released “Every 1’s a Winner,” that sunny sentiment still applies to The Graceful Ordinary’s lowercase hot chocolate.

The establishment serves both “boozy” and nonalcoholic offerings of its hot chocolate flights. The alcoholic versions cost $38 and include peppermint, Mexican, hazelnut and bourbon caramel hot chocolates. For the NA set, flights cost $28 and feature classic, peppermint, spiced and salted caramel hot chocolate.

Either way, expect something savory as the flights return through Jan. 31.

“I think most people’s comments (from 2024) were especially with all the toppings it might be too rich to be a big-sized hot chocolate,” Graceful Ordinary owner and event manager Megan Curren said. “So they enjoyed the flights because it allowed them to try all the different flavors without it being too much sweetness and chocolate for them.”

Visitors also can try a Minty Boi, the bartenders’ spin on a Grasshopper cocktail, through the end of December. The drink is a mix of Rumple Mintz, cacao liquor and cream, though you’ll find the cream topper appears green rather than the base.

“It was just kind of updating the garnish game and making it not that quintessential green but still using it,” Curren said. “It’s a little nod to the original Grasshopper. It’s their own interpretation but the same flavor profile.”

For more information, visit thegracefulordinary.com.

Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling Co.

106 S. Riverside Ave., St. Charles

Pollyanna unveiled multiple “anni-variants” in late October in conjunction with its sixth anniversary. Among them: a Single Malt Whiskey Cocktail that “highlights subtle chocolate malt notes” in an “amazing” batch of whiskey, general manager Nick Miller said.

While the proverbial sleigh has flown on that particular cocktail, expect Pollyanna’s diligently distilled potables to factor into a holiday drink or two.

The team still was finalizing its holiday menu at press time, but Miller said there “absolutely” will be options.

For more information, visit pollyannabrewing.com.

Alchemist

477 S. Third St., Geneva

Inventive craft cocktails are the norm here, with offerings both festive — such as the Chocolate of the Earth, adorned with a small bag of chocolates — and Feliz Navidad.

For a limited time, the Alchemist is serving Ponche Navideño, a cozy Christmas punch made with whiskey, pear, apple, cinnamon, sugar, pineapple and prunes. The drink is available without alcohol too.

For more information, visit alchemistgeneva.com.